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MILF 122 Frost vs Ridley 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanny Winters (ranked 24897 p4p, 24746 weight class) and Andre Smith (ranked 236 p4p, 234 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: i get active. Giovanny Winters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Giovanny Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters lands with a nice body punch.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Winters counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Winters makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith moves to clinch but Winters breaks away
and Winters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries for a takedown but Winters circles away easily
and Winters makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Winters scores with a four punch combination!
Winters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Winters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to move into range but Winters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winters lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
A lazy left from Winters finds it's target.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch.
Winters lands a body shot.
Winters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winters scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Winters rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Winters breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters moves into the clinch.
Winters scores with a hook to the body.
Winters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winters lands a right hand.
Winters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Winters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winters connects with a single shot there.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Winters. Winters maintains the clinch.
Winters manages to break the clinch.
Giovanny Winters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winters, as that shot connected.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winters moves into the clinch.
Winters pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winters lands a body shot in the clinch.
Winters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Winters lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
 Smith is rocked!
Winters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Winters finish him?
Winters clinches up against the cage.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Winters.
A nice left hand lands by Winters.
A short body shot lands from Winters as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Winters.
Winters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andre Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Winters counters with a crisp right that sends Smith to the canvas! Winters follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanny Winters!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ungga Brunga (ranked 3433 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Timmy Cosmo (ranked 190 p4p, 192 weight class). Ungga Brunga has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ungga Brunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timmy Cosmo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosmo throws a front kick that sends Brunga stumbling back into the cage.
Brunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosmo is fending him off so far but Brunga persists. Nope, Cosmo circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunga is breathing heavily.
Brunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cosmo is fending him off so far but Brunga persists. Nope, Cosmo circles away and we're back to standing.
Cosmo clinches up against the cage.
Cosmo drags the fight down to the ground.
Brunga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cosmo pulls Brunga in close to prevent any damage.
Cosmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunga's guard.
Brunga is looking for a triangle here but Cosmo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brunga is looking to regain half guard here but Cosmo keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosmo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brunga!
Cosmo controlling from mount.
Cosmo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cosmo but it's paid off an Brunga is forced to tap! Nice work by Cosmo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Cosmo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baron Welch (ranked 3123 p4p, 2370 weight class) and Rico Suarez (ranked 294 p4p, 233 weight class). Welch comes into the arena with Red Light blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch shoots in but Suarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch shoots for a takedown but Suarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Welch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Suarez shows good takedown defense.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suarez as he jumps to the side.
Welch slips under a jab from Suarez.
Baron Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez wants to clinch up but Welch keeps it at a distance.
Suarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Welch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez grinds an elbow into Welch's temple.
Suarez is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Welch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Check out the look on Suarez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
 Welch is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Welch taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard.
Suarez is nestled in close to Welch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Welch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suarez working over Welch with some ground and pound. Welch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Suarez.
Suarez is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Welch is hurt! He's hurt bad - Suarez fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Welch from any more punishment! Congratulations to Suarez! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Suarez!
Rico Suarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giang Hao (ranked 1008 p4p, 1079 weight class) and Eli Vaughn (ranked 79 p4p, 24 weight class). Eli Vaughn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giang Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eli Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn clinches with his opponent.
Hao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao gets underhooks to prevent Vaughn's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Hao.
Hao stops a takedown attempt from Vaughn.
Hao avoiding damage.
Vaughn is working for takedown but Hao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Giang Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vaughn.
Vaughn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vaughn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
Hao taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hao.
Hao misses with a punch to the body.
Hao lands a body punch.
Hao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hao lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Hao.
Vaughn looks winded!
Hao lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hao.
A short right from Hao.
Hao lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao digs a right hand into Vaughn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vaughn's gas tank.
Hao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Hao to work.
Hao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
Hao prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hao prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaughn wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Hao.
Vaughn takes a shot to the head.
Hao lands a left hand.
Hao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hao effectively controlling the action here.
Hao slowing the pace effectively.
Hao seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short left from Hao.
Hao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vaughn.
Hao lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao lands a right hand.
A short right from Hao.
Hao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Hao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaughns head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hao.
Hao lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
Hao lands a shoulder strike.
Hao digs a right hand into Vaughn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vaughn's gas tank.
Hao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hao pushes Vaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Hao.
Hao gets through Vaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hao gets underhooks to prevent Vaughn's takedown attempt.
Hao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao.
Nice body punch from Hao.
Hao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hao lands a hook that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giang Hao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hao scores with the left hand. Vaughn knows he should have avoided that one.
Hao fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughn clinches up with Hao and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hao.
Hao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaughn's elbow.
Vaughn trying to stall but Hao improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hao is struggling to control the position.
Vaughn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vaughn tries to clinch but Hao moves out of range.
Vaughn closes the distance but Hao moves to the side
and Hao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eli Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vaughn tries to clinch up
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hao throws a shot to the body.
Hao with a jab.
Hao throws a right and a left that Vaughn avoids nicely.
Vaughn tries to clinch up but Hao circles away and keeps his distance.
Hao lunges at Vaughn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vaughn's hand.
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hao is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hao swings for the body but Vaughn moves out of range.
Vaughn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hao feints with a jab and clips Vaughn right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Vaughn is sent crashing into the canvas and Hao leaps in for the kill! Vaughn tries to get to his feet but Hao is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Vaughn is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giang Hao!
Giang Hao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitter Patter (ranked 655 p4p, 615 weight class) and Jayden Marsh (ranked 87 p4p, 83 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marsh's choice of entrance music: Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pitter Patter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden Marsh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patter throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsh counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Pitter Patter has been cut.
Patter throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsh slips under a jab from Patter.
Marsh clinches up against the cage.
Patter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsh's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsh.
Marsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patter lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Marsh throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Marsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Patter backwards.
A short right from Patter.
Marsh tries to work over Patter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsh.
Patter has a couple of punches blocked by Marsh.
Patter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsh's elbow.
Marsh blocks an elbow strike.
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Patter controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Patter fails to land.
Marsh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Marsh.
Patter lands a shot to the body.
Patter struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsh controls his hands.
Marsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patter backwards.
Marsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsh lands with a left to the head.
Marsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patter misses with some punches.
Marsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patter scores with a shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Patter prevents a body shot from Marsh.
Patter lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsh.
Marsh dodges an elbow strike from Patter.
Marsh blocks an elbow strike.
Patter misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsh.
Patter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh blocking some punches.
Marsh blocking some punches.
Marsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patter backwards.
Marsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Patter.
Patter tries to work over Marsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Patter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patter lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh avoids the elbow strike from Patter, against the cage.
Patter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short body shot lands from Marsh as the two fighters clinch.
Marsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Patter is breathing heavily.
Marsh throws a head punch that misses.
Marsh working aggressively here.
Patter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patter misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsh.
A short uppercut from Marsh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patter misses with an elbow strike.
Patter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patter's elbow.
Marsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patter backwards.
Marsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patter.
Marsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patter backwards.
Marsh pushes Patter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Marsh throws a head punch that misses.
Marsh lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Marsh on the inside.
Nice body punch from Marsh.
A right handed body shot lands from Marsh.
Marsh scores with a shot to the side of Patter's head.
Patter tries to throw a body punch but Marsh avoids it by throwing Patter back against the cage.
Good body shot from Marsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Marsh on the inside.
Marsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsh.
Marsh effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Marsh.
Marsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsh drops Patter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Patter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Patter is rocked!
Marsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Patter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Patter with a big uppercut! Patter tries to clinch up but Marsh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Patter to the mat! Patter covers up and Marsh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jayden Marsh!
A very excited looking Jayden Marsh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Vargas (ranked 538 p4p, 485 weight class) and Faarooq Rahim (ranked 79 p4p, 73 weight class). Danny Vargas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faarooq Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahim on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rahim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Rahim with that takedown attempt.
Rahim tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Rahim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Rahim slips a straight right by Vargas.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rahim dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faarooq Rahim.
Vargas leaves Rahim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Rahim is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vargas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Rahim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahim trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Rahim passes Vargas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Rahim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rahim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rahim moves nicely into side control.
Vargas defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahim working the body and head with strikes.
Rahim controlling the position from side mount.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahim lands a few punches from side control.
Rahim trying to control the position but Vargas is working away.
Vargas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rahim creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vargas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rahim lands some shots froms side control.
Rahim trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vargas tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Rahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vargas is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Rahim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rahim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahim throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vargas wants to control but Rahim postures up.
Rahim moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim breaks from Vargas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rahim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rahim unloading with bombs!
Rahim dominating with strikes here.
Vargas is rocked!
Rahim looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vargas covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Veainu (ranked 229 p4p, 278 weight class) and Janne Virtanen (ranked 18 p4p, 21 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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15 - 4 - 0 |
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10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Semi Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Virtanen throws a big shot that misses.
Virtanen throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Janne Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Virtanen misses the jab.
Virtanen throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Janne Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu slips a straight right by Virtanen.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Virtanen.
Virtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virtanen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Veainu! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semi Veainu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marques Roy (ranked 277 p4p, 358 weight class) and Jerome Browning (ranked 41 p4p, 50 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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211
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marques Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerome Browning!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Browning sprawls well. Browning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roy gets slowly back to his feet.
Roy has been working on his balance at Squirrel Sports đźżď¸Ź, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Browning.
Roy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Browning is pressing down on Roy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Browning's head.
Roy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Browning's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Browning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Browning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Browning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Roy is looking for a sweep. Browning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Browning there.
Browning wants to control but Roy is keeping him busy.
Roy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy wants to sweep here but Browning controlling him for the moment.
Browning throws a strike but Roy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy with a nice head shot there.
Browning avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Browning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Browning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roy is fighting to break Browning's control of his arms but Browning is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Browning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Browning keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Browning bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Browning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Browning trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Browning has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Roy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Browning manages to get himself to full guard.
Browning is trying to keep Roy in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning is looking to sweep but instead, Roy has passed into half guard.
Browning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Browning blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roy.
Browning is trying to maintain the position but Roy is very close to passing his half guard.
Roy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Browning's head.
Browning manages to get to full guard.
Roy preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Roy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roy tries for a takedown but Browning circles away easily
and Browning counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Browning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Browning with a nice head shot there.
Roy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browning.
Roy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Browning is one step ahead there.
Roy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning throwing strikes from guard but Roy blocks nicely.
Browning landing with the ground and pound.
Browning trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Browning with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Browning content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Browning wants to pass the guard but Roy is keeping the position.
Browning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Browning throws a strike but Roy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browning is trying to control the position but Roy postures up.
Roy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Browning works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Browning wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Browning keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy postures up.
Roy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Browning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Browning looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Browning scores with a couple of nice shots.
Browning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Browning prevents Roy from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy is not content to let Browning control the position.
Browning drops an elbow to the side of Roy's head.
Browning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roy's head.
Browning wants to control but Roy is keeping him busy.
Browning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Browning missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roy is refusing to be controlled, as Browning sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Browning is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Browning lands a jab to the nose.
Roy shoots for a double leg takedown but Browning sprawls well. He's pushed Roy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marques Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy looks for a takedown but Browning sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Browning misses with a wild body shot.
Browning gets caught flat footed, as Roy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Browning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Browning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Browning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
Browning moves away from the strike by Roy.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Browning closes the distance and clinches up with Roy, looking for a takedown. Browning pushes Roy against the cage but Roy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Browning defends it nicely.
Roy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Browning is fending him off so far but Roy persists. Nope, Browning circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browning as he jumps to the side.
And Browning tries to counter it with a takedown but Roy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marques Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning misses with a double jab.
Browning misses with a few strikes there.
Browning throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
Roy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Browning napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Browning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Roy crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Browning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Browning tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.
Roy is putting a hurting on Browning here, landing some big shots from side control.
Browning is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Browning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Browning is trying to maintain the position but Roy is very close to passing his half guard.
Browning lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Browning wants to control but Roy is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy drops an elbow to the side of Browning's head.
Browning wants to get back to full guard.
Roy throwing shots but Browning is blocking nicely.
Browning is trying to get back to full guard.
Browning blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roy.
Browning trying to control here.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but Browning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Browning tries to get to full guard but Roy has control of the leg.
Roy working over Browning with some ground and pound. Browning looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Browning tries to get to full guard but Roy has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Browning wants to get back to full guard.
Browning is refusing to be controlled, as Roy sits in half guard.
Roy prevents Browning from improving his position.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Browning defending well though.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but Browning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Browning has hold of Roy's hands but Roy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Browning is concentrating on defense, preventing Roy from advancing position.
Roy controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roy working over Browning with some ground and pound. Browning looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Roy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Browning is looking to improve his position.
Browning gets back to full guard.
Browning wants to sweep but no luck.
Roy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Browning works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roy won't allow Browning to sweep him here.
Browning wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Roy is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marques Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marques Roy!
An out of breath Marques Roy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uche Igwe (ranked 175 p4p, 98 weight class) and Domingo Don Dominguez (ranked 13 p4p, 9 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
300
12 - 4 - 0 |
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28
300
10 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uche Igwe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Domingo Don Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe moves out of range as Don Dominguez strikes.
Uche Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Igwe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Igwe misses the jab.
Don Dominguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Igwe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Don Dominguez.
Nice uppercut there from Igwe.
Don Dominguez throws a hook but Igwe blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Igwe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Igwe.
Don Dominguez throws an overhand right that lands on Igwe's shoulder, as Igwe tries to avoid the shot.
Don Dominguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Igwe.
Igwe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Don Dominguez momentarily.
It looks like Domingo Don Dominguez has been cut.
Igwe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Don Dominguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igwe cracks Don Dominguez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Don Dominguez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Igwe finish him?
Don Dominguez is rocked!
Igwe closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Don Dominguez out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uche Igwe!
Uche Igwe is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Frost (ranked 26 p4p, 127 weight class) and Luke Ridley (ranked 5 p4p, 19 weight class). Frost comes into the arena with Procreation (of the Wicked) blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ridley's choice of entrance music: No Shelter/ Rage Against The Machine. Eric Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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14 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridley throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridley throws a front kick aimed at Frost's knee but Frost avoids it well.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ridley on his heels. He'll look to pass Ridley's guard now, I'm sure.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Ridley is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Ridley is predictable there
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ridley!
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley regains half guard.
Frost controlling the pace.
Ridley manages to get to full guard.
Ridley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Ridley is keeping the position.
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Frost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frost wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ridley throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frost ducks right into an uppercut from Ridley.
Ridley misses the jab.
Frost slips under a jab.
Ridley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Ridley throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a single leg into guard. Ridley didn't expect that.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ridley for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Frost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ridley misses with a wild body shot.
Ridley throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ridley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ridley avoids it really well and circles away.
Ridley throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost tries to counter with a takedown but Ridley is quick to defend against it.
Ridley misses with a hook
and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ridley's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ridley's guard.
Ridley trying to control but Frost postures up.
Ridley has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ridley is not content to let Frost control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridley is just riding it out for now. Frost eventually gives up the hold.
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frost is looking for a kimura but Ridley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frost to get the leverage.
Frost is looking for a kimura here.
Frost is looking to pass Ridley's guard but actually Ridley recovers to full guard.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridley can do to turn this around?
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridley misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridley throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Ridley misses with a straight left.
A big left from Ridley misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Ridley gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
Ridley tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.
Ridley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost defending well as Ridley loads up on a big left hand.
Frost dives in and grabs Ridley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ridley pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridley scores with a jab to the head.
Ridley fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Ridley misses its intended target.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridley sprawls and moves away.
Ridley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ridley misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ridley.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Ridley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Ridley avoids it well and moves away.
Ridley throws a front kick aimed at Frost's knee but Frost avoids it well.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Ridley digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Ridley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridley throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost feinted with a counter takedown.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ridley as he avoids it easily.
Ridley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridley cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.
Ridley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ridley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frost dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost swings around for an armbar but Ridley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Frost's guard.
Eric Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridley defends it easily.
Ridley stays in close to Frost's body and controls the position.
Ridley stands and throws Frost's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.
Frost can't do much from the bottom here.
Ridley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ridley taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to control Ridley's posture but Ridley avoids it.
Ridley trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost tries to buck Ridley off but Ridley is having none of it.
Frost regains half guard.
Frost holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ridley works his way into side control.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Ridley happy to just control the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley misses with a low kick.
Frost tries to counter with a takedown but Ridley is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ridley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Frost slips under a jab.
Ridley misses with a double jab.
Ridley misses with a leg kick
and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ridley's guard.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ridley tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost taking a breather here.
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridley keeps working.
Ridley is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost wants to control for a moment but Ridley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ridley is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ridley won't allow Frost to pass to mount.
Frost slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luke Ridley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost slips a straight right by Ridley.
Ridley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridley throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ridley won't be happy with that.
Ridley is not content to let Frost control the position.
Frost misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here as Frost stalls from top position.
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridley can't do much from the bottom here.
Ridley trying to remain calm as Frost controls from the top position.
Frost tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Frost trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Frost had his way with Luke Ridley in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ridley scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Ridley misses.
Frost fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ridley to the ground. Frost is now in Ridley's guard.
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ridley pulls Frost in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ridley jabs Frost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Ridley.
Frost shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ridley's guard.
Frost is stalling in the full guard.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley is adopting a defensive guard.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ridley trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridley throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridley connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ridley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Ridley misses.
Ridley throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ridley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley is the new welterweight champion!
Luke Ridley very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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